Struthiopteris germanica
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Karl Blossfeldt
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Struthiopteris germanica is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This close-up shows a dried fern frond with sharp, spiky leaves. The center curls into a tight, thorny ball, while the stem is thin and woody. The whole thing is in black and white, with deep shadows making the texture pop. Blossfeldt took photos of plants like this to study their shapes. He focused on how nature looks up close, almost like a scientist with a camera. Check out Blossfeldt, Karl—he turned everyday plants into striking art.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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